Sam Altman

No. 33: Sam Altman, Mark Zuckerberg, Amnon Shashua: AI visionaries

Each, in his own way, has shepherded AI from research labs into boardrooms, classrooms, and living rooms, redefining not only technology but also the societies it touches.

(L-R): Sam Altman, Mark Zuckerberg, Amnon Shashua
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ChatGPT down: Users worldwide report problems, lack of responses from AI tool

 OpenAI CEO Sam Altman attends an event to pitch AI for businesses in Tokyo, Japan, February 3, 2025; illustrative.

OpenAI, Altman sued over ChatGPT's role in California teen's suicide

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ChatGPT-5 launches worldwide: What's new and what will be available for free?


OpenAI to release web browser in challenge to Google Chrome

If adopted by the 400 million weekly active users of ChatGPT, OpenAI's browser could put pressure on a key component of rival Google's ad-money spigot.

 OpenAI CEO Sam Altman attends an event to pitch AI for businesses in Tokyo, Japan, February 3, 2025; illustrative.

OpenAI CEO: Being courteous to ChatGPT is an expensive waste

Sam Altman reveals that using polite language with chatbots like ChatGPT wastes millions of dollars in electricity and computing resources, urging a shift towards more efficient interactions.

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Can a single entrepreneur build and sustain a billion-dollar company? - opinion

The barriers to starting a business are lower than ever, thanks to AI and automation. But starting isn’t the same as succeeding.

 EDUCATION MINISTER Yoav Kisch hold a press conference on the new AI program in the education system at the Education Ministry in Tel Aviv, last month. A founder should be able to rely on AI to run a seamless, end-to-end business operation, the writer believes.

Elon Musk-led group makes $97.4 billion bid for control of OpenAI, WSJ reports

"No, thank you, but we will buy Twitter for $9.74 billion if you want," OpenAI owner Sam Altman responded.

 Elon Musk's promises are no longer science fiction

What are PhD-level AI super-agents and will they replace human workers? - explainer

AI super-agents could potentially be able to do jobs typically done by humans, meaning AI may be coming for your job - in theory.

 An illustrative image of cybernetics shaped like a brain meant to symbolize artificial intelligence.

Sam Altman faces sexual abuse lawsuit filed by sister

This legal battle arises as OpenAI, under Sam Altman’s leadership, faces other high-profile challenges.

 Sam Altman, CEO of Microsoft-backed OpenAI and ChatGPT creator takes part in a talk at Tel Aviv University in Tel Aviv, Israel June 5, 2023.

Who is Mira Murati, OpenAI’s new interim CEO?

Murati is not shy about the magnitude of the task of producing an effective, yet safe, AI technology.

 OpenAI and ChatGPT logos are seen in this illustration taken, February 3, 2023

50 Influential Jews: Sam Altman - No. 1

Artificial Intelligence is entering a golden age, says OpenAI CEO.